Fed calls coronavirus “new risk” to economy, minutes show

Feb 19, 2020 |

Federal Reserve officials dubbed coronavirus a “new risk” to the economy at their Jan. 28 to 29 meeting, according to minutes released on Wednesday. “The threat of the coronavirus, in addition to its human toll, had emerged as a new risk to the global growth outlook, which participants agreed warranted close watching,” the minutes said. […more]

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